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Introduction to Chemistry

Chemistry deals with the composition, structure, and behaviour of atoms and molecules that make up all forms of matter. Understanding the world at an atomic level helps us see how things are interconnected and work together.

What Will My Study Involve?

• Apply your learning in the lab and research projects in diverse areas of chemistry — physical, biological, environmental, theoretical, and more.
• Study Chemistry as a minor within many bachelor's degree options to add a scientific background to your other subjects.

Courses

Chemistry Major

For the major in the Bachelor of Science, complete the following courses:

• 100-level:
  • CHEM111 Chemical Principles and Processes
  • CHEM112 Structure and Reactivity in Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • CHEM114 Foundations of Chemistry is also required if you have not taken chemistry to Year 13 level.
• 200-level:
  • CHEM211 Molecules
  • CHEM212 Chemical Reactivity
  • CHEM242 Organic Chemistry
  • CHEM251 Foundations of Materials Science and Nanotechnology
  • CHEM281 Practical Chemistry
• 300-level:
  • CHEM381 Advanced Synthetic Techniques OR CHEM382 Energy, Environmental and Materials Chemistry Lab
  • Three 300-level CHEM courses (excluding CHEM329 and CHEM330)

If you are intending to go onto postgraduate Chemistry studies you will need to complete at least one additional 300-level CHEM course.

If you are currently enrolled in the Chemistry major you can change to the Medicinal Chemistry major by taking CHEM246 Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry and meeting the 300-level majoring requirements for Medicinal Chemistry.

Chemistry Minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health, Product Design, Psychological Science, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

• CHEM111 Chemical Principles and Processes
• CHEM112 Structure and Reactivity in Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Three courses chosen from 200 and 300-level CHEM courses

Career Opportunities

There are new and exciting discoveries happening every day in the field of chemistry, and your studies will prepare you to address global challenges like energy, food supply, health, and environmental change.

Career pathways could include:

• Toxicology and forensics
• Product development
• Pharmaceuticals
• Food science.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Science
• Diploma in Science
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Arts (Specialisations)
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours
• Bachelor of Health
• Bachelor of Product Design
• Bachelor of Psychological Science
• Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability
• Bachelor of Sport
• Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership

Related Subjects

Choose an area that you are interested in and learn how UC's range of study options can let you study what you want to.

• Medicinal Chemistry: Design and create new medicinal drugs to treat and prevent illnesses.
• Biochemistry: Biochemistry brings together a number of branches of science with a view to understanding the chemistry of life.